deem
Translation
to deem, to consider, to judge
Examples
They deem it necessary to act now.
They deem it necessary to act now.
The plan was deemed a failure.
The plan was deemed a failure.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((adjective/noun)) to consider (sth.) (as) (adjective/noun) They deem it necessary to act now.
((sth.)) ((to be sth.)) to consider (sth.) to be (sth.) The plan was deemed to be a failure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consider, judge, regard, hold
Etymology
From Old English 'dēman', meaning 'to judge, condemn'.
Memory Tips
'Deem' is a formal word. Think of a judge who must 'deem' someone guilty or innocent based on evidence.